FZ275 LGR

The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by Thales (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge). It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.[1]

Program status

Specifications
  • Diameter: 70 mm (2.75 in)
  • Length: 1.8m
  • Weight: 12.5 kg /9.1 kg (after burn)
  • Guidance: SAL - Semi-Active Laser.
  • Steering type : 4 folding canards
  • Laser : compatible with STANAG 3733 or used defined code
  • Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5 km Max: 8 km
  • Motor: FZ276 MOD.2 rocket motor
  • Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 impact fuze

See also

References
  1. "Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR".
  2. "FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket 70mm (2.75") : History".
  3. "FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket".
  4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets. YouTube.
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